GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
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Juneteenth Community Legacy Project Family Activities
The kids are out of school, so bring them to Green-Wood for Juneteenth to enjoy free art-
making and tours! In partnership with ASNEAA Community Legacy Project (CLP), families are
invited to participate in Arts as Advocacy creative projects and visit the gravesites of Black,
Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) pioneers. Recommended for ages 5 and up (but all ages
welcome).
The Moth Mainstage
This event has been moved to the rain date of June 23rd, due to inclement weather. The Moth returns to Green-Wood! The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need ... Read more
Green-Wood at Night
.stk-dywg0nk{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-dywg0nk.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll discover some of the Cemetery’s most stunning monuments and infamous permanent residents, including the ostentatious memorial to “The Soda Fountain King” John Matthews, the formerly unmarked grave of gang ... Read more
Murder, Mayhem, and Disaster Trolley Tour
.stk-vly2lpm{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-vly2lpm.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} It may surprise you to hear that serene, beautiful Green-Wood is the final resting place for many victims who met brutal, violent ends. This trolley tour has it all: heartbreak, tragic accidents, murderous deeds, and all of the dreadful details. You will discover the sinking of the ... Read more
PollinaTours of Green-Wood
.stk-zveilnr{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-zveilnr.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Rain date: Sunday, June 26th Take a summer stroll through Green-Wood and there’s one thing you’ll see (and hear) at every turn—tons of wild bees buzzing about their daily routine. Bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth of the American Museum of Natural History leads this walking tour to highlight ... Read more
Gardens as Cosmic Terrains
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-aac31fa.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}An Installation in the Catacombs by Heidi Lau @media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important}}May 7 - July 10, 2022Saturdays and Sundays11:00am-5:00pm This installation has been extended through July 10th due to popular demand! Heidi Lau became Green-Wood’s first-ever artist in residence in 2021 and her installation in the Catacombs is ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-f3lkmp7{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-f3lkmp7.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and ... Read more
Green-Wood at Night
.stk-g3z195h{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-g3z195h.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll discover some of the Cemetery’s most stunning monuments and infamous permanent residents, including the ostentatious memorial to “The Soda Fountain King” John Matthews, the formerly unmarked grave of gang ... Read more
Birding in Peace
.stk-bzx35dm{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-bzx35dm.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it ... Read more
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
